A DARLINGTON hair and beauty salon has won a regional award.

Hobson and Holmes, in West Park, Darlington, was awarded the North-East hair salon of the year at the annual English Hair and Beauty Awards 2013.

The awards, which celebrate talented hair and beauty professionals, are based on public nominations.

Salon director, Andrew Hobson, said: “It’s amazing to be recognised by the English Hair and Beauty Awards, and even more so in our fifth year of trading.

“It's great to feel that we haven't just been a flash in the pan and that our ethos of affordable luxury with an emphasis on customer service is standing the test of time.”